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08 Jul 26

Andrew Hurst MBE to step down as Chief Executive of One Dance UK in Autumn 2026

Andrew Hurst MBE will step down as Chief Executive of One Dance UK in Autumn 2026 following a decade of leadership

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News
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Royal Academy of Dance announces first generation of CPD tutors for its new Musical Theatre syllabus

09 Jul 26

Royal Academy of Dance announces first generation of CPD tutors for its new Musical Theatre syllabus

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) announces the first wave of Continuing Professional Development Tutors for its brand-new Musical Theatre syllabus.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Eliot Smith Dance announces Autumn 2026 Season

09 Jul 26

Eliot Smith Dance announces Autumn 2026 Season

PITMAN returns in its biggest production yet and Eliot Smith performs on stage for the first time in five years

Dance News, Performances
A Rare Opportunity for Older Dancers to Work with Internationally Renowned Choreographer Galit Liss

09 Jul 26

A Rare Opportunity for Older Dancers to Work with Internationally Renowned Choreographer Galit Liss

This August, DanceEast and EncoreEast invite older dancers aged 50+ to join Galit Liss for a four-day intensive

Dance News, Opportunities
The Royal Ballet School’s 100th graduate year achieve 100% employment rate

09 Jul 26

The Royal Ballet School’s 100th graduate year achieve 100% employment rate

Of The Royal Ballet School‘s 30 graduating students, all have secured contracts with companies as they start their professional journeys.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Former Royal Ballet principal leads programme bringing ballet to schools sparking smiles and joy

09 Jul 26

Former Royal Ballet principal leads programme bringing ballet to schools sparking smiles and joy

One of the best known prima ballerinas of her generation, Viviana Durante, is leading a project to teach ballet to schoolchildren in deprived areas

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
From Access to Action: How can the dance sector rethink inclusion?

07 Jul 26

From Access to Action: How can the dance sector rethink inclusion?

DanceSyndrome explore how the sector can move beyond access adjustments, towards lasting inclusion, leadership, collaboration and practical action.

Dance News
Kandyan Dancers Company Celebrates ~Five Years of Narthana~ with Exhibition Gallery

07 Jul 26

Kandyan Dancers Company Celebrates ~Five Years of Narthana~ with Exhibition Gallery

The evening recognised performers who have appeared in all five productions and celebrated the journey of Narthana since 2022.

Dance News
White & Givan, Dancers Connected, Dancer & Teacher Survey

07 Jul 26

White & Givan, Dancers Connected, Dancer & Teacher Survey

White & Givan launches National Dance Workforce Surveys to help shape the future of professional dance careers in Scotland

Dance News
Joss Arnott Dance announces 2026/2027 UK and international tour for the company’s acclaimed Meet the Hatter

01 Jul 26

Joss Arnott Dance announces 2026/2027 UK and international tour for the company’s acclaimed Meet the Hatter

Meet the Hatter, a magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle, will tour in autumn 2026 and spring/summer 2027.

Dance News, Performances
Creative Crawley presents an amazing line up of free world class dance performances in Crawley this summer

01 Jul 26

Creative Crawley presents an amazing line up of free world class dance performances in Crawley this summer

Performers include Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Seeta Patel Dance and stacked wonky

Dance News, Performances
Hong Kong Parkour crew return to Bournemouth & RIDE goes on school tour with ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

29 Jun 26

Hong Kong Parkour crew return to Bournemouth & RIDE goes on school tour with ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

Pavilion Dance bringing cool dance and theatre fun to BCP this Summer!

Dance News, Performances
Love of Dance Ignited in Rural Communities

29 Jun 26

Love of Dance Ignited in Rural Communities

The mesmerising decade of dance which moved minds

Dance News, Performances
Dance City appoints new Chief Executive and Creative Director

26 Jun 26

Dance City appoints new Chief Executive and Creative Director

Jennifer Curry brings with her a strong record of leadership, advocacy and sector influence across national and regional cultural organisations.

Dance News
Dame Arlene Phillips receives the Freedom of the City of London

25 Jun 26

Dame Arlene Phillips receives the Freedom of the City of London

She was awarded this prestigious accolade in recognition of her outstanding contribution to dance and support for charitable causes

Dance News, Performances
The Place announces its 2026 Autumn / Winter season

25 Jun 26

The Place announces its 2026 Autumn / Winter season

Among highlights are new works from returning audience favourites – rising stars and acclaimed companies alike.

Dance News, Performances
Northern Rascals announced as the first recipient of the prestigious new Dance In The North Co-Commission

25 Jun 26

Northern Rascals announced as the first recipient of the prestigious new Dance In The North Co-Commission

Northern Rascals, a dance theatre company based in Calderdale, have been announced as the first recipient of a prestigious new Co-Commission

Dance News
The Royal Academy of Dance’s flagship event The Fonteyn comes to London this autumn

24 Jun 26

The Royal Academy of Dance’s flagship event The Fonteyn comes to London this autumn

Tickets to The Fonteyn final on Sunday 8 November are now available!

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces promotions

23 Jun 26

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces promotions

Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, has today announced promotions within the Company for the 2025/26 season.

Dance News
ArtsCross – an international intercultural exchange initiative brings outdoor performances to Euston and Bloomsbury this July

23 Jun 26

ArtsCross – an international intercultural exchange initiative brings outdoor performances to Euston and Bloomsbury this July

ArtsCross brings together choreographers, performers, scholars and producers from across the UK and Asia

Dance News
Five LCDS Graduates receive Propeller Residency commission

23 Jun 26

Five LCDS Graduates receive Propeller Residency commission

Every year for the summer months, The Place opens its studios for artist residencies, to create new work and research new ideas.

Dance News
New programming at Sadler’s Wells

23 Jun 26

New programming at Sadler’s Wells

World premiere of The LOve Book, and Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its 100th birthday in new programming at Sadler’s Wells

Dance News, Performances
Liverpool Theatre School Launches New BA (Hons) Degrees and CertHE Through Northern School of Contemporary Dance Partnership

23 Jun 26

Liverpool Theatre School Launches New BA (Hons) Degrees and CertHE Through Northern School of Contemporary Dance Partnership

Liverpool Theatre School is launching BA (Hons) degree programmes in Musical Theatre and Professional Dance, alongside a CertHE in Musical Theatre

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities
Dance Umbrella announces full 2026 Festival Programme

23 Jun 26

Dance Umbrella announces full 2026 Festival Programme

Dance Umbrella, London’s annual international dance festival in October, brings the best of international contemporary dance to London audiences

Dance News, Performances
Ballet Nights Brings a New Dance Experience to the Edinburgh Fringe

23 Jun 26

Ballet Nights Brings a New Dance Experience to the Edinburgh Fringe

This August, Ballet Nights arrives at the Edinburgh Fringe for the very first time...

Dance News, Performances
In Motion: Eliot Smith and the Story of ESD

19 Jun 26

In Motion: Eliot Smith and the Story of ESD

IN MOTION is an intimate new documentary exploring the fifteen-year journey of Eliot Smith Dance and its founder, Eliot Smith.

Dance News
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